Takumi Giken CEO Maeda and CTO Isaka Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026
The selection places a vertical AI startup focused on preserving artisan skills and digitizing factory operations among the most promising young enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Takumi Giken CEO Shota Maeda and CTO Seina Isaka have been selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 in the Consumer & Enterprise Technology category. The two founders, both born in 1996, lead the AI startup that provides the Takumi Force platform for manufacturing DX.
Takumi Giken CEO Shota Maeda and CTO Seina Isaka have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Consumer & Enterprise Technology category. The two founders, both born in 1996, lead the Tokyo-based startup that develops Takumi Force, an all-in-one AI service for manufacturing digital transformation.
Maeda, who graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law, founded Takumi Giken in February 2020 after working with processing companies. Isaka, a University of Tokyo engineering graduate with experience in medical device development and machine learning, oversees the company's technical direction. In their comments, both emphasized that the recognition reflects the work of their team and customers rather than individual achievement.
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